Hi.  I'm a new ferret owner, and I've got a question.  I've read that they
enjoy chewing on electrical cords, and I'm curious if anyone has ever really
had such a problem.  I've tried my best to secure all the cords in my
apartment to the wall, so they aren't hanging out in a tempting way - I
would hate to come home to a smoldering ferret.  I've also read that there
is such a thing as ferret repellent which can be sprayed on things which you
would rather they stay away from.  Has anyone ever tried such a product?  Is
it something you would suggest?  I've seen the same thing for dogs and cats,
but I'm not sure how safe it is for ferrets, or if it would even work.
 
A second question.  If my pet doesn't come into contact with other animals,
does it really need distempter shots?  My pet shop doesn't seem to think so.
Opinions?
 
Thanks
 
Jim Cooper
[Posted in FML issue 1457]